Process Engineer 2: NPI, Brazing & Lean Six Sigma Lead

DENSO; Battle Creek (MI); Vor Ort; USD 81.000 - 101.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

401K with Company Match

Vacation/PTO and 13 Paid Holidays

Bonus Program

Life, Disability, ADD Insurance

Zusammenfassung

DENSO is seeking a Mechanical/Manufacturing engineer to lead leak and scrap reduction, oversee brazing operations, and manage APQP-driven new-product introductions from quotation to production rollout. This role develops manufacturing processes, designs jigs and equipment with CAD, and controls budgets and schedules while applying Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven problem solving.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in mechanical/manufacturing, 2+ years in automotive/HVAC, strong communication,

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related engineering field.
• 2+ years of production or process engineering experience in automotive or HVAC manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with brazing operations, equipment, and process qualification.
• Proven track record in leading leak- and scrap-reduction projects.
• Experience managing new-product launches, APQP, and project budgets/schedules.
• Proficiency with CAD for jig and equipment design.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma (Green Belt preferred) and statistical tools (Minitab, JMP).
• Strong problem-solving, root-cause analysis, and data-driven decision-making.
• Effective communication and teamwork across cross-functional groups.
• Commitment to safety, quality standards, and continuous improvement.

Aufgaben

• Lead leak-reduction projects and implement scrap-reduction strategies across condenser lines.
• Develop, qualify, and maintain brazing procedures, parameters, and equipment.
• Act as project lead for new-product launches, managing the APQP process from quotation to production rollout.
• Create and validate jigs, fixtures, and machinery using CAD or external resources to meet customer schedules.
• Develop and control project budgets and schedules for new-product implementation.
• Investigate and integrate new manufacturing technologies to improve productivity and quality.
• Generate and analyze key process metrics; produce performance and cost-impact reports.
• Provide technical support for root-cause analysis, troubleshooting, and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with design, quality, and manufacturing teams to drive Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and maintain work instructions, SOPs, and training materials for operators.

Kenntnisse

Leak Reduction

Scrap Reduction

Brazing

APQP

New Product Launches

CAD

Lean

Six Sigma

Data Analysis

PDCA

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Jobbeschreibung

DENSO is seeking a Mechanical/Manufacturing engineer to lead leak and scrap reduction, oversee brazing operations, and manage APQP-driven new-product introductions from quotation to production rollout. This role develops manufacturing processes, designs jigs and equipment with CAD, and controls budgets and schedules while applying Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven problem solving.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in mechanical/manufacturing, 2+ years in automotive/HVAC, strong communication,